80srule

I am having this sensor die again, and cause a no start situation and according to VCDS it is related to G28 sensor implausible.

I am trying to get off the heat shield above the half shaft for the drivers side and the upper rear bolt seems stripped. I had this die a year ago and I didn't have time so I paid a shop. Is there any advice on how to gain better access? Any tips on this job?

Mister Bally

If you can't get one of the bolts off, try a six point socket. I get at mine with a long, long extension (double up if necessary)and , IIRC, a Universal Joint for one or two of them. Try an SAE socket if necessary.

Craftsman has stripped bolt removal tools that may help.

Otherwise, remove all the bolts you can and then pry/bend/break off the shield. Reinstall minus the problem bolt.

80srule

The universals, wobblers and everything didn't help; I ended up dropping the subframe and lowering it slightly to get it decently close to straight on. Then I used my trusty old impact driver (the kind you hit with a hammer), about 2 feet of extensions and a nice snap on 5MM allen socket and got it done! I tossed that bolt with rage into the trash. Oddly the subframe lowering was pretty easy and got the job done.